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VK12 XGV

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,865 mi
Last recorded109,865 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 XGV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 109,865 miles

headlight glasses deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2025 109,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

headlight glasses deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2024 105,209 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 102,004 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 101,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 95,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 95,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 86,842 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 86,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 86,819 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 75,326 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 75,326 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 62,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 62,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 48,758 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,649 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,540 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 25,156 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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VK12 XGV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,811 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK12 XGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK12 XGV registered?

VK12 XGV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2012.

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